GMAT&GRE

Gratuate
Business School Testing and The GMAT
General Information
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT ) assesses your skills and knowledge acquired from you many years of schooling. It does not test any specific business knowledge or job related material.
There are four separately timed sections. You only need basic computer skills to take the test since it is computer based. It's a unique test in that each one is unique and adjusts dynamically to your skill level, which is referred to as 'computer-adaptive format'.
Analytical Writing Section
The first two sections involve analytical writing, with each having a 30 minute time limit. You must analyze an issue and analyze an argument. Scoring depends on your straight line of thought, critical analysis and conclusion.
Quantitative Section
The Quantitative Section has a multiple choice format and has two subcategories. Problem-solving questions are used to test basic quantitative mathematical skills. The other Data-Sufficiency questions test your ability to choose the correct answer that gives the proper amount of supporting information for you to even answer the question.
Verbal Section
There are three multiple-choice subsections of the Verbal Section:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Reasoning
- Sentence Corrections
Reading Comprehension tests your ability to read, comprehend, and understand what you read. You are to understand the concepts and relationships being discussed in order to answer correctly
Critical Reasoning involves the analysis of arguments and then responding with a proper course of action.
Sentence Correction questions test your English grammar skills by having you read improper or incorrect sentences. Your answer depends on choosing the alternative sentence that best expresses the idea or relationship.
GMAT Scores
The range is between 200 and 800, with most students ending up between 400 and 600. After you take the test, you can see an unofficial score on your computer. It takes around 3 weeks for your score to be validated as official. When you first register to take the GMAT, you can opt to view your score online or receive it in the mail. You will see your official score online quicker than if you wanted it sent via regular mail, naturally.

Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Information
Why Should You Take It?
Many fellowships or departments of accredited graduate schools may require you to take the GRE. It's used as an admissions benchmark in addition to your undergraduate scores.
Some universities recommend the test for a better view of your overall academic skills. Others recommend that you take a GRE Subject Test or both a Subject and General Test.
All accredited schools will accept your GRE score as valid. If your school is not accredited, then it may be deemed acceptable be the GRE Board.
Where and How to Register
For computer-based testing in the United States or Canada, you can register online, by phone, or by mail. Paper-based testing is available in areas without adequate computer facilities, most often used in international testing. If you are testing outside the U.S., you can register via fax along as by mail, online, or phone.
It's recommended to register early so as to get a better choice of your test location, date, and time. Receiving you scores early also help when applying to your graduate school. Your scores may increase your chances of receiving scholarships and other financial aid.
Fees
Please not that all fees are subject to change slightly every year. U.S. based testing runs around $130 while international testing is around $170. Preferred payment is by credit card or certified check or money order. All major credit cards are accepted, including American Express.

Receiving a Waiver
Please note that requirements are subject to change and there are a limited number of waivers available. Primary qualification consists of being a U.S. citizen or resident alien currently receiving financial aid, or returning to college and having applied for financial aid. You must meet on of the other qualifications:
?a dependent college senior whose Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) shows a parental contribution of not more than $1,200 for the senior year
?a self-supporting college senior whose ISIR shows a contribution of not more than $1,600 for the senior year
?an un-enrolled college graduate whose ISIR indicates self-supporting status and a contribution of not more than $1,600
Contact your financial aid office to receive your waiver and ISIR forms. They must be mailed together when making a request.
Practicing and Preparing
Give yourself plenty of practice time and take advantage of the sample questions and topics. There is free material available online . If you want more realistic analysis, there are paid services that can quickly evaluate your performance; ideal for analytical and essay writing.
Scoring
?verbal reasoning - 10 point increments - 200 to 800
?quantitative reasoning - 10 point increments - 200 to 800
?analytical writing - ? point increments - 0 to 6